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Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

Coronavirus at the salon: Should you cancel hair, nail and wax appointments?

Coronavirus at the salon: Should you cancel hair, nail and wax appointments?

Some companies have announced new cleaning and hygiene procedures
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Premier Doug Ford announces state of emergency as coronavirus outbreak continues

Premier Doug Ford announces state of emergency as coronavirus outbreak continues

Ford says Ontario faces 'a danger of major proportions'
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COVID-19: Westjet suspends all international, transborder flights for 30 days

COVID-19: Westjet suspends all international, transborder flights for 30 days

Final flights will launch on Sunday at 11:59 p.m. local time
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Cineplex closing due to COVID-19

Cineplex closing due to COVID-19

Growing concerns regarding COVID-19 forced the decision
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Coronavirus concern finally washes ashore B.C.'s remote islands

Coronavirus concern finally washes ashore B.C.'s remote islands

A wave of alarm over COVID-19 hit the shores of some of B.C.’s more isolated islands after federal and provincial authorities have announced a series of wide-ranging measures to quell the spread of the virus within the last week
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Close all restaurants and bars, urges Ontario's top medical official

Close all restaurants and bars, urges Ontario's top medical official

Take-out and delivery should be only options, says top doc
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Tim Hortons to close dining room seating starting Tuesday

Tim Hortons to close dining room seating starting Tuesday

This comes in an effort to reduce contact among staff and customers
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CANADA: Border agency adds screening questions after complaints about airport disarray

CANADA: Border agency adds screening questions after complaints about airport disarray

New arrivals will be required to acknowledge that they're being asked to self-isolate for two weeks to keep COVID-19 from spreading
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COVID-19: Telecom providers doing away with data overage fees, offering free television channels amid outbreak

COVID-19: Telecom providers doing away with data overage fees, offering free television channels amid outbreak

A number of changes to residential phone, internet and cable service in effect until the end of April
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Prime Minister announces COVID-19 travel ban (video)

Prime Minister announces COVID-19 travel ban (video)

Borders to close to non-U.S. foreign travellers. Airlines barred from allowing anyone with COVID-19 symptoms to board plane for Canada
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